Rule 16-106 - Chief Judge of the District Court(a) Generally. Subject to the provisions of this Chapter and to the direction of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Chief Judge of the District Court is the chief administrative officer of that court and is responsible for the maintenance, administration, and operation of the court in all its locations throughout the State.(b) Administrative Regulations. The Chief Judge of the District Court may adopt administrative regulations for the governance of the District Court, subject to and not inconsistent with the Maryland Rules, other applicable law, or with administrative orders issued by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.(c) Assignment of Judges. The Chief Judge of the District Court may assign a judge of the District Court to sit temporarily in a county other than the judge's county of residence.(d) Other Powers and Duties. In addition to the powers conferred and duties imposed by sections (a), (b), and (c) of this Rule, or elsewhere by law or rule, the Chief Judge of the District Court shall exercise the powers and duties of that office as set out in Code, Courts Article, § 1-605. This Rule new and is derived from Code, Courts Article, § 1-605.
Adopted June 6, 2016, eff. 7/1/2016; amended April 21, 2023, eff. 4/1/2023.